September–October 2021

Highlights from this issue

Stick to evidence-based recruiting.

How new business ideas are presented may matter more than the quality of the ideas themselves.

Because of the company’s global footprint, every day brought a new challenge.

Prepare your team to stay ahead in the post-pandemic world.

Companies can benefit from hiring mid-career professionals who’ve taken a break.

Unlock value by connecting them with customers.

Lessons from the life sciences

Be mindful of how they can hurt your brand.

Five lessons for Western companies

How to exercise influence without losing your moral compass

How to prepare for the inevitable

Increasing awareness isn’t enough. Teach people to manage their biases, change their behavior, and track their progress.

Is the world better off because your company is in it?

How to spend less and accomplish more

Now’s the time to build your career with strategic patience.

A female executive considers whether a staff job is a dead end or the next step to becoming CEO.

The future of shopping in the post-Covid world

The renowned tennis player reflects on founding the Women’s Tennis Association Tour, her work to make tennis diverse, and more.